 By Connor Dziawura, Glendale Star
Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase! I’m glad to be back with the second week of the column where we discuss all the great happenings in the city, from construction to new or closed businesses, as well as business-centric events that serve networking purposes.
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday four new members were elected to its board of directors. The board of directors is the policy body of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community. The board performs the legislative function for the organization. That is, it makes policy decisions for the Chamber. New members:
For more information or to register for the State of the City Address and Dinner, click here.  By YourValley.net
The 38th Annual Luke Shoot-Out Golf Outing starts with a 6:30 a.m. check-in followed by a 7:30 shotgun start Friday, April 5 at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, 15100 W. Northern Ave., Waddell. The event directly benefits the work of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Military & Veterans Affairs Committee, allowing them to continue to positively impact service men and women in the local community. The golf outing features: • Four-person scramble, three flights • Four hole-in-one contests for prizes • Four closest to the pin contests • Putting contest • Proximity challenge hole Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call 623-937-4754 or email info@glendaleazchamber.org .  By Ed and Bette Sharpe, Independent Newsmedia
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers hosted a Community Blood Drive last week that set the record for the largest blood drive in the city. Sandy Weiers, wife of Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, was the second to give blood during the Community Blood Drive Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Glendale Civic Center. “My goal is for this to be the largest blood drive ever in Glendale with over 500 donors.” Mayor Weiers said before the blood drive Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Glendale Civic Center Annex building. Although the drive did not hit the goal of 500 blood draws, it was the largest drive in Glendale history, according to Katrina Eaton, senior donor recruitment representative from Vitalant.  By The Glendale Star
The West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (WVCCA), composed of the six West Valley Chambers, has partnered with Fennemore Craig to represent the collective interests of businesses in the West Valley on public policy issues.  By The City of Glendale
Mayor Jerry P. Weiers is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wed., January 9, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center Annex building. “My goal is for this to be the largest blood drive ever in Glendale with over 500 donors.” said Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, along with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Glendale’s Employee Wellness Committee and AZ Catering are supporting the Mayor’s first year event to help build up the blood bank reserves when they typically see the highest need and lowest donations.  By AZ BIG MEDIA
The West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (WVCCA), composed of the six West Valley Chambers, has partnered with Fennemore Craig to represent the collective interests of businesses in the West Valley on public policy issues. A crucial part of a Chamber of Commerce’s role in the business community is advocating for pro-business policies. In 2019, to increase the Chambers are committed to enhanced effectiveness of advocacy for issues that impact West Valley businesses, the Chamber CEO’s and Fennemore Craig will be attending meetings with legislators and lobbying to champion the issues that are important to the West Valley.  By: YourValley.net
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting early this month at Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine – Deer Valley, at the corner of 67th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. The celebration lasted all day with music, performances and food. Chamber CEO Robert Heidt and board chair Maria Brunner, along with other Glendale Chamber of Commerce members, were in attendance. Kawaii Sushi will be open 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, noon-10:30 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. The restaurant serves Sushi as well as cooked Asian cuisine dishes. Alcoholic drinks on the menu include beer, wine, sake and cocktails. Jen Fifield, Arizona Republic Published 6:00 a.m. MT Nov. 21, 2018 | Updated 2:32 p.m. MT Nov. 21, 2018
More than a million lights will illuminate downtown Glendale this weekend as Glendale Glitters begins. Thousands will converge on the city's streets and sidewalks near 58th and Glendale avenues looking to get in the holiday spirit. There will be music, dancing and fireworks. But underneath the glow of the festive lights, not everyone will be feeling cordial. Downtown merchants are in a bit of a war now — with city officials, and with one another. The conflict is rooted in the challenges that downtown faces — challenges that the celebration will only do so much to mask. Many storefronts are empty, some businesses are struggling and everyone knows that without a big affair, crowds are unlikely to come. The problem isn't unique to Glendale. Many shopping malls and downtowns across the state are struggling as more people shop online, although some malls are finding a way to adapt. CHANGE VS. TRADITIONS LIKE GLENDALE GLITTERS The crux in Glendale is whether to take big risks to spark change. City Manager Kevin Phelps is proposing bold ideas meant to bring more people and business downtown year-round. But his ideas tug on the city's historical heartstrings. As Glitters celebrates its 25th season, he proposes ending the festival, which would give the city money to host smaller events downtown throughout the year. He also wants to move Velma Teague Branch Library out of Murphy Park and put destination restaurants in that key spot. Many merchants, including some who are newer to the area, are on board. They say downtown needs to come to life. Others, though, believe Phelps' ideas strip downtown Glendale of charm and tradition, which is what they say pulls people in. They also say they don't know what they would do without the money they make during holiday weekends, which they tuck away to help get through the slower summer months. BY GRISELDA ZETINO, KTAR News
PHOENIX — It’s cooked and it looks just like a regular burger with a meat-like texture and flavor. But the “Impossible Burger” is actually a vegan burger. It’s made out of plant-based ingredients, such as wheat and potatoes. The key ingredient is heme, which is what gives it a beef-like smell and taste. “The Impossible Burger is our biggest seller,” said Zach Willekens, bar manager and event coordinator at the Cuff Downtown Bistro. “That brings in a lot of people because everyone wants to try it.” The Cuff is one of many restaurants in downtown Glendale adding vegan options to their menus. A few blocks down, Pizza Old Roma is offering a vegan pizza. If tacos are more your taste, Mi Vagana Madre offers vegan tacos. There are also several vegan dessert options, such as a vegan latte and pastries at A Shot of Java and vegan ice cream at Nomadic Ice Cream. Willekens, a vegetarian and on-and-off vegan, said he used to have to drive to Phoenix or Scottsdale for vegan food. That’s no longer the case now with all the vegan options available in downtown Glendale. “It’s a hole in the market that was never filled until now,” he said. Katy Engles, director of downtown development for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, said more vegan options means more people are visiting the downtown area. “We’re seeing that influx, and we’re happy they’re coming to us because we want people to experience different things downtown,” she said. Engles said it all started in February with the opening of the Veggie Rebellion, the state’s first vegan grocery store, in downtown Glendale. She said the owner of the grocery store, Sandra McKee, worked with restaurant managers and owners to give them ideas on vegan options they could add to their menus. For people who haven’t tried vegan food, Willekens said there are plenty of vegan food options to choose from. “A good introductory point would be to try something like the Impossible Burger that is very similar in texture and taste, and it’s not that different from a normal beef hamburger,” he said “Then, from there venture out to more of the different quality vegan foods you can get.” |
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